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Kitesurfing in Mikri Vigla in Naxos is pure magic! One of the best spots in Southern Europe to get your kitesurfing lesson. With the help of Naxos Kite Life's instructors, rest assured that you will learn rapidly how to kitesurf in private, and you will acquire a solid base to become an IKO-certified independent rider.
The spot
Mikri Vigla in Naxos is known for its long sandy beach and the favorable wind conditions for kitesurfing. The dominant winds are side-onshore, so in the rare case where something goes wrong, you will be carried back to the beach. The wind speed is increased thanks to the Venturi effect created in between Parthena island and the nearby mountains.
The lessons
"Naxos Kite life" and the instructor, Petros has created customized tuition for beginners. All lessons are done in private so you can get the most out of your lesson till you become a confident rider. It is proposed to start your lesson with a 2-hours lesson per day, as kitesurfing is physically demanding, and the fatigue slows down progression.
All kitesurfing courses are done in private mode, or semi-private if you are coming with your friends of no more than 2 people per instructor. With the 2 hours starter lesson, you will practice on the beach with a beginner's kite while learning the basics of kitesurfing.
On the next steps, you can practice your waterlaunch, turning, going upwind, going downwind, jibes and many more. At the end of 6-8 hours and upon completion of the IKO level 3 programme you will get your kitesurfing IKO card, widely recognised all over the world!
Give kitesurfing a try while in Naxos and enjoy riding the waves of the Aegean sea.